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Rule the roost

Parf of speech: Expression, OED Year: 1769, OED Evaluation: N/A

to be in control, to be dominant

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Interviewer: Do you- was she strict with you? Speaker: Oh yeah, sure she ruled the roost at home.
To be the one who makes decisions, especially at home.
Speaker: Hank Furley, Gender: Male, Age at interview: 80, Interview: 2013, Beaverton
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